SMPA WEEKLY RUNDOWN

Feb. 10, 2019

NEW DATE: FEB. 28!

APRIL RYAN TO GIVE INSIDE SCOOP ON REPORTING FROM THE WHITE HOUSE

Get an inside look at what it's like reporting from the front lines of the Trump White House with former SMPA fellow and veteran White House correspondent April Ryan.

In "Under Fire," Ryan reveals what it's like being put in the spotlight for asking tough questions and tangling with the president and his press team.

Feb. 28 | 6 p.m. | Jack Morton Auditorium

SMPA ANNOUNCES 2018-2019 MANHEIM-STERLING PRIZE RECIPIENTS

Grant Sobetski, B.A. '20, will produce a short-form documentary on the plight of migrants and Jack Nassetta, B.A. '20, will continue groundbreaking political communication research.

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APPLY FOR SMPA SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES

Each year, SMPA offers exclusive prizes, scholarships and other special opportunities that support students as they pursue their academic and professional goals.

Applications are open for the many spring scholarships and prizes as well as the SMPA Career Action Network Internship Fund for rising seniors and graduate students pursuing summer internship experiences.

Last year, over $150,000 was awarded to students. All SMPA students should apply!

Apply by March 1 | LEARN MORE »

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HAMILTON: THE MAN & THE MUSICAL

Do not throw away your shot to discuss all things Alexander Hamilton with the historian who inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical, “Hamilton.”

This event is free for the GW community but registration is required.

Feb. 20 | 6 p.m. | Lisner Auditorium | REGISTER NOW »

2019 PLANET FORWARD SUMMIT

The 2019 Planet Forward Summit is a two-day national conference on sustainability storytelling.

The event brings together students, scientists, communicators, innovators and policymakers for inspiring stories of our planet and to learn techniques for effective communication and compelling storytelling.

April 4 – 5 p.m. | REGISTER NOW »

FEB. 15

APPLY FOR A PROPUBLICA CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP

ProPublica is sponsoring need-based scholarships for students to attend an eligible journalism conference in 2019.

APPLY NOW »

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION ARTS AND SCIENCES CONFERENCES

The Virginia Association for Communication Arts and Sciences (VACAS) invites submissions to its 2019 conference, “Redrawing Boundaries.”

Faculty, students and professionals are welcome and encouraged to participate.

FEB. 22

INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICATION DUE

Tell your friends! The deadline for CCAS students to apply to either SMPA program for fall 2019 admission is coming up soon.

FEB. 27

FOUR FREEDOMS WRITING COMPETITION

The Department of American Studies invites undergraduate students to submit alternative labels for artwork featured in the George Washington University Museum’s “Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt, & the Four Freedoms” exhibition.

The best label will receive a $400 grand prize.

FEB. 28

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TO GW RESEARCH DAYS

Students are invited to showcase their work and compete for prize money at the 24th annual GW Research Days. The event features poster presentations and keynote speakers that highlight the breadth of research and discovery at GW.

SUBMIT »

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT TRAINING IN PRAGUE

Want to experience the life of a foreign correspondent? Register for a two-week course in Prague, Czech Republic, this July where you will learn tips of the trade directly from working correspondents and pursue your story.

MARCH 1

SMPA PRIZE AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE

Each year, SMPA offers prizes, scholarships and other special opportunities to enhance students' abilities to pursue their academic goals and be recognized for their achievements. Last year, over $150,000 was awarded to students.

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$5,000 GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR GREEK-AMERICAN STUDENTS

Greek-American students can apply for annual scholarships in memory of Peter Agris, the late founder and publisher of The Hellenic Chronicle.

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MARCH 3

VOYAGE TO THE GALAPÁGOS WITH PLANET FORWARD

Planet Forward's annual Storyfest Competition recognizes compelling, student-told stories that illuminate environmental issues and solutions. The grand prize trip is a 10-day storytelling voyage through the Galápagos Islands.

APRIL 26

JMC SPECIAL HONORS APPLICATION DUE

To apply for Journalism and Mass Communication honors, graduating seniors must have a minimum 3.7 GPA and a portfolio of published work. A short letter to faculty should outline applicable achievements and career goals.

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Jeffrey Blount was quoted in the Sandhills Express article “Virginia blackface scandals a reminder of racist practice and its traumatic effect on African-Americans.”

David Ensor spoke at a conference on freedom of speech and the rule of the law sponsored by the Council of Europe at Oxford University.

The Institute for Documentary Filmmaking 2018 student production “Boys in the Boat” was accepted into the Sprout Touring Festival.

David Karpf was quoted in the Washington Examiner article “White House petition site relaunches — and then goes dormant.”

Peter Loge was quoted in the Washington Post article “Cory Booker was one of politics’ original social media stars. How much will it help in 2020?," appeared on the podcast SoccerLifeBalance and spoke at the Yale Soccer Conference.

Frank Sesno was quoted in the McClatchy News Service article “Abrams blasts Trump in Democratic State of the Union response" and the Politico article “‘Elephant in the room’: 2020 Dems can’t avoid Mueller forever.”

Silvio Waisbord joined the NTN24 (Colombia) program “Poder Latino” for a conversation on the power of symbols for the State of the Union.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Hermon Fahri, Cert. Documentary Filmmaking '11, co-produced the 2019 Sundance Film Festival award-winning “Knock Down the House” which features Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and was acquired by Netflix.

Erica Halvorson, B.A. '15, was recently named managing director at Meltwater. Halvorson joined Meltwater in June 2015 as a sales consultant after completing her B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication. While at GW, Halvorson ran on the varsity cross country team and held a number of internships.

ELECT HER AT GW

Join the Graduate School of Political Management and Running Start for an in-depth training for college women on how to run for elected positions on campus and beyond.

Food and drink will be provided.

Feb. 15 | 2 – 6 p.m. | SEH B1270 | REGISTER NOW »

BEFORE THE OATH: HOW GEORGE W. BUSH AND BARACK OBAMA MANAGED A TRANSFER OF POWER

Join GW Libraries to discuss Martha Kumar's book, "Before the Oath: How George W. Bush and Barack Obama Managed a Transfer of Power." The discussion will be moderated by Todd Belt, the GW Political Management program director.

Feb. 19 | 2:30 p.m. | Gelman Library Room 101 | LEARN MORE »

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CHECK OUT THE CORCORAN'S ARTS GUIDE

The Corcoran School of Art and Design has put together a comprehensive guide to events happening throughout the year. These include art installations, lectures, performances and more!

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